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Babies Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy: Novel Haemodialysis Device Effective

Critically unwell babies in intensive care units may develop acute renal failure, requiring renal replacement therapy…

Active Surveillance Gaining Popularity Among Males With Prostate Cancer

Active surveillance for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer has become increasingly popular during the past decade.

Does Mirabegron Treat Overactive Bladder in Females Over 80?

Females over the age of 80 with overactive bladder (OAB) may benefit from mirabegron monotherapy. Read more.

Can Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predict Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction?

High platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio could indicate an up to three times higher risk of experiencing major adverse cardiovascular events…

Novel Score Predicts Heart Failure Improvements After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

The Antwerp score could predict heart failure symptoms improvement after treatment after atrial fibrillation ablation…

Interview: Tahir Masud

I was inspired to go into geriatric medicine in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I was a registrar in medicine in Newcastle, UK. I worked with some truly inspirational geriatricians at the time, which I think was a major factor in my decision.

Allergic Rhinitis: Actual and Future Challenges

This EMJ podcast discusses the gold standard of care for allergic rhinitis, and features Philip Rouadi, Professor of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Eye & Ear University, Beirut, Lebanon.

Review of the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) 2023

This year, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) celebrated their 40th birthday by bringing…

Editor's Pick: Orthostatic Hypotension and Concomitant Paraneoplastic Syndromes: A Case Report

Paraneoplastic autonomic neuropathy is a syndrome with an unclear aetiology and wide array of symptoms. Some studies have identified a strong autoimmune component in the development of paraneoplastic autonomic neuropathy, though some aetiologies are non-immune in nature.

Maintaining Control Measures in Hospitals Leads to Fewer MRSA Cases

Researchers performed a study to assess the impact of discontinuing AS, CPC, and CPI precautions during COVID-19 emergency on MRSA…